Cumbria Dark Skies Festival

Experience the wonder of the Cumbria Dark Skies Festival this October and November while staying with us here at the charming Lake District Castle Inn Hotel, conveniently located in Bassenthwaite in the heart of Cumbria.

Cumbria Dark Skies Festival

The Cumbria Dark Skies Festival is an annual Autumn event that offers a range of unique and exciting activities designed to celebrate the beauty and mystery of the night sky including stargazing walks, astronomy talks, night-time canoeing, wildlife guided night walks, dark sky photography sessions, stargazing swims​ and much more.

Wrap up warm and join the festival in the dark of night! Explore under a canopy of stars from night canoeing on Coniston Water to stargazing swims in Ullswater, all just moments from your cosy base at Lake District Castle Inn Hotel.

Check festival programme here for the latest confirmed event dates and details.

After a day of enjoying the Dark Skies Festival, return to the comfort of our hotel, where you can relax and enjoy warm hospitality. With spacious rooms, great dining options, leisure facilities and stunning surroundings, we are the perfect base for your Dark Skies adventure.